The figure depicts the sum of two velocities, vA and vB. The magnitude of the sum is 5.5 m/s and the angles shown in the image are θ1 = 26.3°, and θ2 = 16.1°. 1. Find the magnitude of velocity vA in meters per second.  2. Find the magnitude of velocity vB in meters per second.

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The figure depicts the sum of two velocities, vA and vB. The magnitude of the sum is 5.5 m/s and the angles shown in the image are θ1 = 26.3°, and θ2 = 16.1°.

1. Find the magnitude of velocity vA in meters per second. 

2. Find the magnitude of velocity vB in meters per second. 

y A
V tot
0₁
02
VA
VB
X
Transcribed Image Text:y A V tot 0₁ 02 VA VB X
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